2011 Chevrolet Traverse Power Train Problems
- 69
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 69 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 21 records
- engine power · 11 records
- timing chain · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- power reduced · 9 records
- check engine · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Traction control turned off, stabilitrak trak turned off and then it said they needed service, immediately after it then started down shifting and quickly slowing itself down. It is a real hazard on icy roads and on the interstate in traffic when the vehicle quickly slows itself down. Many posts on the internet with this problem repeatedly occurring with multiple repair attempts at dealerships. I'm starting on my…
ODI 10661184
Engine · Power Train
I was driving the truck on the main street when the truck just turned off, everything shut down even the radio...checked the ignition and the key was still on, luckily when the car stopped the cars behind me stopped.i was then able to turn the key again, and the truck turned on...this has happened one other time but don't remember the date exactly... I also had the water pump replaced after being told by the dealer…
ODI 10652497
Power Train
This vehicle and many other general motors cars like it have been on many post and forums on the internet at least in the hundreds. I have purchase this vehicle used and therefore the date of the incidents are recent. I would describe this a design problem. If the vehicle is stopped on a slight incline and the transmission is in drive and you then take your foot off the brake pedal in order to proceed (as you would…
ODI 10594218
Engine · Power Train · Steering
My issue started when i was making left hand turns it would sound like the engine would make a loud noise with some grinding noise. Then it started happening with right hand turns as well. Took it to the dealership today and they believe that it is the transmission. After doing some research i found alot of similar issues. This needs to be fixed by gm. I am curious to see how this is handled by gm and the…
ODI 10574694
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
It has to do with power to the engine being reduced. It has happened to me three times. Each time, i received three error messages ("traction control off", "service traction control", "service stabilitrak"), each time power reduced to my engine, and each time i paid substantial sums to the dealer to have it fixed, but each time it happened again. The first time i paid dealer #1 about $150 (if i recall correctly) to…
ODI 10671140
Engine · Power Train
Multiple times without warning, traction control off light turns on followed by service stabilization system and engine power reduced to 10 %. This happened while going 60 mph on a highway with a tractor trailer behind me, i suddenly went down to 20mph and had to swerve off the road. I was nearly hit by the truck as it passed me. Very dangerous situation that multiple traverse owners have complained about. When will…
ODI 10561888
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on a state highway with nowhere to pull safely off the road when the throttle body failed. This failure caused the engine control computer to set the engine to "reduced power mode" where i could not drive the car past 20 mph with the engine barely running. I had to drive the vehicle for about 1/2 mile in this condition before i could get the car off the road. This happened on a dark winding stretch of…
ODI 10554182
Power Train
While stopped and positioned facing uphill, the vehicle, when placed in drive, will roll downhill unless the accelerator is pressed. While stopped and positioned facing downhill, the vehicle, when placed in reverse, will roll downhill unless the accelerator is pressed. The rolling is not limited to inches or a couple of feet. The rolling was stopped by applying the brake after rolling over 10 feet. The 2011 traverse…
ODI 10500975
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased 2011 traverse on monday, by tuesday evening the traction control and the stabilitrak service soon codes were showing. The present mileage is 440 and this started around 350 miles on odometer. Also, while backing out of driveway on incline put car in drive and let off brake began pressing gas, the car continued to roll backwards until i pressed the brake and got on the gas at the same time. *tr
ODI 10448101
Power Train
My chevy traverse rolls back when stopped at a stop sign on a hill before applying the gas, when you attempt to take off, you really have to rev up the engine or leave your foot on the brake while applying the gas or it will roll back. This happens on any incline no matter size. The dealer stated this is how the car is designed. What manufacturer would design something unsafe like that? I fear for my safety in the…
ODI 10436875
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward and forward on an incline with the brakes engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who noticed the failure and stated that there was no repair available. They vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 27,154.
ODI 10442344
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While in the drive position on a hill at a stop sign or traffic signal, i removed my foot from the brake. The vehicle began to roll back almost hitting the vehicle behind me. It startled me and almost hit the car behind. *tr in the second incident, my wife was pulling back from parking spot which has a slight incline (ground level in front is a bit lower than that in the back). She removed her foot from the brake…
ODI 10423962
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The traverse was parked in the lot of the local grocery store, when started and placed in reverse it backed up just fine, however putting it in drive it broncoed up and would only go 30 miles per hour. This has happened 3 times . Now the power steering unit whines, the seats in the back do not recline well and the middle seat belt in the middle seat locks and i am unable to secure my 2 year old in his carseat. I am…
ODI 10459407
Power Train
This chevy traverse rolls back when stopping at a stop sign on a hill. When you attempt to take off, you really have to rev up the engine or it will roll back. This happens on any incline no matter size. The dealer stated this is how the car is designed. What manufacturer would design something like that? My 16 year old is driving now, and i won't allow her to drive this vehicle because of safety issues. I would…
ODI 10436365
Power Train
When stopped on any type of grade from approximately 2% or greater, with transmission in drive, the vehicle will roll backwards when moving the right foot from depressing the foot brake to the accelerator in preparation to continue in the forward direction. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership for service reference this complaint, we were advised that this is common in the newer four and six cylinder travers…
ODI 10475020
Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated the vehicle lost power while shifting into third and fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that indicated the failure was located in the transmission module. The dealer replaced the transmission module, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to lose power while shifting into third and fourth…
ODI 10399743
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The vehicle always roll backs when you are stopped on a slope. This happens to me at all times when i am picking up kids from school and have a stop sign at a slope. The slope is not very steep and other car i have does not have this problem. Just bizzare that you really have to accelerate your way out, even then the car rolls back....almost hit another vehicle behind me. *tr
ODI 10438737
Power Train
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the speed decreased independently to approximately 40 mph as the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the throttle body sensor needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired but the…
ODI 10670739
Power Train
When reversing out of my driveway i cannot put it in drive or stop it. I had to put it in park turn it off and press the emergency brakes in order for it to stop rolling down the hill. This has now occurred approximately 4x. Last night it happened again but the emergency brake didn't work the engine made a whining/screeching noise and the car slammed into rocks and a fire hydrant. Which tore off my back bumper. I…
ODI 10423138